Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as she looks over the dress that Zarek had given her for what seems like the hundredth time, and quickly undresses, slipping into the dress and pulling her hair up onto her head and letting little ringlets fall around her face before smiling at Opa, her Spotted Owl and walks over, pushing open the drapes and opening the window onto the frigid November air and letting Opa soar over into the Gryffindor dorm, looking for Zarek::
Zarek Yeran: ::Sits on his bed, staring out the window, obviously bored, sighing to himself, before pacing the room, wandering past Gerrard’s open Window, staring across at the newly-replaced drapes, chuckling to himself, shaking his head, before hopping back over to his bed, and sitting::
Charisse Banning: ::Opa slips through Gerrard's window with a ruffle of feathers and lands on Zarek's shoulder, sticking out a leg to which a small piece of parchment is attached::
Zarek Yeran: ::looks startled for a moment, before smiling at Opa, and taking the parchment off her leg, opening it slowly, and reads over it, grinning to himself, pats Opa lightly on the head and rolls the parchament up, putting it in his deskdrawer::
::The roll of parchament reads "Zarek, Look out Gerrard's window for a minute. I have something to show you. ~Charisse"::
Zarek Yeran: ::scratches his head in confusion, hopping up to look out Gerrards window, across at the hufflepuff tower::
Charisse Banning: ::Pulls the drapes back and hooks them open, shivering a bit as the chilly air comes through the window, but smiles, lifting a hand to wave at Zarek, taking a step back so that he can see her entire form and spins in a slow circle::
Zarek Yeran: ::Gasps as he sees Charisse, clothed in the dress that he gave her for her birthday, making clapping motions, across the Yard, where she can see clearly, before muttering:: Absolutely Beautiful..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles after she finishes her circle and steps up to the window before mouthing a "Thank you" and then points down at the snow-covered yard flashing 10 fingers at him::
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, waving at Charisse once more, smiling to himself now, before closing Gerrard’s Window, and the curtains, and putting his shoes on, fixing his hair, and brushing his teeth, preparing to meet Charisse outside::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and waves in return before shutting the window and drapes, Opa flying off to the Owlry as Chari changes into a pair of jeans, a white spaghetti strap tank top with a white sweater over it and a pair of boots, slipping her dark cloak around her shoulders just after brushing her teeth and pulling her hair up into a ponytail::
Zarek Yeran: ::Looks in the mirror near his bed, shaking his head, before finding his favorite black tank top, and khaki pants, along with his Navy Blue jacket. He then fixes his hair once more, and heads off to meet Charisse::
Charisse Banning: ::Takes one last look in the mirror before turning and heading out the door, down the stairs, through the common room and out another door before humming to herself through the halls and down a few more flights of stairs on her way to the yard, skipping a few steps as she reaches it and settles down on a blanket they had spread on the snow earlier, the sunlight reflecting off the snow making the entire yard seem to glow around her::
Zarek Yeran: ::Hurries down the boys Staircase of Gryffindor tower, before coming to the main hall, and set of staircases, rushing down all of them, two to three steps at a time, skidding to a halt in the great hall, to grin apologetically at Professor McGonagall, before hurrying outside, tromping across the snow to where Charisse sits, plopping down beside her.::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Zarek as she seems him approaching and again as he sits down, leaning over to hug him quickly:: Thank you again for the dress! It's perfect!
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, chuckling softly, before smiling at Charisse:: You looked amazing in it. I'm glad you like it.
Charisse Banning: ::Blushes a bit and looks up at him with a small smile:: I love it... You have amazing taste... or memory, whichever it was. ::Straightens a bit before leaning back a little, supporting herself with her arms, her legs outstretched before her and crossed at the ankles:: So, how was your day?
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head, frowning a bit:: It was Okay I suppose. I did horribly in charms today for some reason. I don’t guess my head was in the right place today.
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and raises an eyebrow, looking at him for a minute:: That's not like you, where was your head?
Zarek Yeran: ::shrugs helplessly, looking around before shaking his head:: I don’t know. I just couldn't concentrate today. I was thinking about Winter Break, Your uncles, and a bunch of other things really..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, taking on a slightly dreamy look at the mention of her uncle and then looks up at him:: I can't wait until then... It'll be so much fun. You'll love him, Zarek, and he'll just adore you...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, smiling a bit now:: I hope so. I would really hate to make a bad first impression. He seems like such a great person..I'm kind of afraid that i'm going to annoy him or something..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly, sitting up and shaking her head as she looks at him:: Zarek, he's barely annoyed by Potter… I mean, really. You couldn't annoy anyone. Except maybe, Snape... but then everyone does that. He will love you. Oh, and good news! Potter is taking the Weasleys to Egypt to visit Bill for Christmas, so it'll be just the six of us.
Zarek Yeran: ::smiles, hopping a bit:: That'll be great! Wait..the six of us? ::scratches his head in confusion:: Who all will be there?
Charisse Banning: ::Looks confused for a minute before blinking and smiling:: Well, you, Gerrard, my uncle, and I, and then "Uncle" Remus, I suppose, and Kreacher, of course...
Zarek Yeran: ::grins a bit, before looking at Charisse, smiling:: You mean our old Teacher, Lupin?
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods a bit:: Yes... he's my Uncle's best friend...
Zarek Yeran: ::looks at Charisse, absolutely beaming:: I liked Lupin. He was my favorite Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. ::grins, chuckling to Charisse:: This break is going to be so much fun! I can't wait!
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Zarek, her eyes glittering a bit, her cheeks pink with the cold and nods:: It'll be more fun with you two there... Uncle Sirius and Uncle Remus get so serious sometimes, and Potter, Ron, and Granger are so cliquish... Fred and George are always fun though... but I'd like to have you two there a lot more.
Zarek Yeran: ::nods a bit, considering for a moment, before grinning at Charisse:: You definitely wont have time to get bored this time.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles widely at Zarek, nodding:: I know I won't... it'll be the best break ever!
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, looking around a bit, at the towers, then towards the lake, and back at Charisse:: I just wish it would hurry and get here..
Charisse Banning: ::Looks around as well, a small sigh escaping her lips before returning her amber gaze to Zarek with a smile:: With the three... or even the two of us together, it will...
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Charisse, smiling broadly:: Its hard to believe this much of the year has already gone by. I'd be happy if we could go to your uncles tomorrow though. I'm looking forward to it lots..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as she studies him intently for a minute, only now beginning to realize just how much she had missed him lately:: So am I... it'll be great.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nudges open the door to his room and stomps his feet a few times knocking off the snow from his shoes and tosses his bag on his bed, stretching a bit before slipping on a slightly heavier and a little longer then waist length leather jacket and slides down the stairs to the common room and down the stairs to the front doors and outside, hopping a bit in the snow::
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Charisse, smiling again, before looking at his watch:: Its time for Gerrard to be out of class. I wonder if he'll meet us down here..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles a little at Zarek’s smile, or was it at the mention of Gerrard, she's not quite sure, but she takes a moment to scan the courtyard with a small shrug:: I'd imagine so...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stops in the snow and stares down at his feet for a moment and then snickers to himself, taking a slightly larger step, spreading his legs and going out as far as he can before bringing his legs together until they're directly beside each other and looks back, chuckling at the diamond his feet have made and then shakes his head, shuffling through the rest of the snow to the courtyard::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as Gerrard's form catches her eye and she reaches up a hand, waving to him and calling:: Gerrard! Hi!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Glances up and squints a bit, still getting used to the sun reflecting off the snow and he waves, chuckling:: Hey! ::Turns towards them and hops a bit through the snow::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles up at Gerrard as he approaches, having particularly liked the degree of difficulty of today's rune and chuckles softly:: Have fun in Ancient Runes?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs a bit as he comes to a stop just in front of them and nods slightly, smiling at Charisse, responding with a bit of sarcasm in his voice:: Oh yes...never better... ::Grins a bit and smiles:: Well, it would have been horrific before but with that guide you gave me i actually understood most of it!
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs a bit, laughing softly and scooting a little toward Zarek to give Gerrard a spot to sit:: I thought it was fun! I'm glad you understood though. Did you get the part about the sunburned chicken with glasses?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and takes a seat next to her:: Thanks...and uh kinda...i pretty much guessed on that one...i'm still a bit thick when it comes to most of those..
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his head:: Ancient runes never made sense to me.
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes a bit, looking up at him a bit incredulously:: I can't believe you didn’t get the sunburned chicken with glasses... what about the dwarf with a nose ring and zebra stripes?
Zarek Yeran: ::Scratches his head, looking utterly confused, looking from Charisse to Gerrard, who is apparently as confused as he is:: Doesn't seem he knows what you mean anymore than I do ::grins at Gerrard, laughing softly::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Frowns a bit and chuckles, poking her in the side:: Well i'm still learning...but yes i understood that one..it took me a while though..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit, smiling at Gerrard:: I'm just playing with ya... it was really about a full moon on the night that an old woman died. ::Shrugs:: Interesting, really.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Rubs his eyes and laughs a bit, nodding slightly:: Well i feel a little dumb now...that seems awfully simple..::Shakes his head:: I think i'm gonna be needing more help with those..::Ponders for the moment:: I have the basics down...now i just need to catch up to the class i'm in
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods a bit, shrugging slightly:: No problem... It was actually the hardest one of the year. My uncle can help you with them too... He's really great at them.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles, chuckling:: Well i don't want to put your uncle through too much trouble...he's already giving me much more help then i could have asked for..
Zarek Yeran: ::Chuckles, nodding slightly:: I'm still really anxious to meet your Uncle. I'm glad the break is ALMOST here. Not quite, but getting closer. Its going to be so much fun.
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and leans back on her arms, shaking her head at the two of them:: You make him seem like some sort of deity... he's just a man. A very nice one who happens to know a lot, but a man nonetheless... He's happy to help whenever he can... just like anyone else.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snaps his fingers and chuckles a bit:: That reminds me, i heard you mention your uncles name..is that the same Sirius that came to visit last year for the Quidditch championship?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and looks up at Gerrard with a small nod:: Yeah...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and nods slowly, running his fingers over the top of the snow:: I thought so, but i wasn't sure...i only met him for a second during the whole time...he seemed like a really great guy..
Zarek Yeran: ::nods, blinking slowly, as if trying to remember something:: I saw him, I didn’t actually get to meet him though.
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit:: Well, you'll both be meeting him, and speaking to him every second of every day for a week and a half, if you'd really like. I mean, I'm sure he'd tell you his life story and the life stories of everyone he knows, if you asked him.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and grins a bit:: Well that could be quite interesting...but who knows...maybe he'll write a book about his adventures and the like...
Zarek Yeran: ::snickers softly, shaking his head slightly:: I don’t think that will be quite necessary, but It will be fun nonetheless ::grins wickedly for a moment:: Maybe he'll record all those life stories down, so I can read them later, but still have lots of time to spend with you two during the break ::winks at Charisse and Gerrard, grinning::
Charisse Banning: ::Nearly falls over laughing at that thought:: He likes to talk too much to actually write it down... if you wanna know, it'll come straight from his lips... but it would be nice if I could rip you away from him for a few minutes...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins a bit and nods:: We'll i'm sure we'll find things to keep us well occupied during out stay...we dont need to spend every second with him..
Charisse Banning: Though I suppose I could always content myself with cleaning the house and making tea..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and pats Charisse on the back:: Tell you what, i'll get the tea, we can all clean the house and we can spend all of our spare time any way we want it...just the three of us...
Zarek Yeran: ::grins at Charisse:: Nono, I wouldn't think of leaving you by yourself. And you really think we'd let you spend your break cleaning ALONE? Hah.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Holds out his arm and points it in kind of a fencing stance, grinning a bit:: When i was growing up i was a feather dusting master...::Holds his hand in front of him and blows softly:: Second in my class...right after me dad of course...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and looks from Gerrard to Zarek and shakes her head a bit:: Thank you guys, that's very nice of you, but it's alright. Uncle Sirius more than likely spent every day since term started... it's what he does when I'm gone… and, ::Narrows her eyes at Gerrard:: I like to make tea… it’s my job
Zarek Yeran: ::nods at Gerrard, smiling a bit:: This is going to be awesome! Just us three, No School, no Teachers, no one to yell and scream and remove points
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head:: My mom whooped us for three years running and then she retired...so the competition was down to me and my dad...::Stands up and hobbles around a bit on his left leg with a sullen look on his face:: My knee was never the same after the great dusting championship of '99...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly at Gerrard and smiles:: Well, I'll tell ya what... if you find any dust, you can be my guest at kicking its butt.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and looks at Charisse, smiling:: Well, i happen to know a few wonderful kinds of tea, which i'd like to make at some point...it's the least i can do..providing i can pry you away from the pot at some point..
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles a bit, shaking his head, wondering how Gerrard is keeping a straight face through all of this:: Okay, you patch up your dusting skills, while Charisse and I sit out in the Garden ::winks at Gerrard, grinning still:: Unless you'd like to join us of course.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins at Zarek:: Oh, knowing our teachers we'll come back and they'll start marking off a list of what we've done wrong over break to take away points for..
Charisse Banning: ::Laughs softly at Gerrard, falling back into the snow, taking this opportunity to make a snow angel before sitting up, shaking her head:: No... I always make afternoon tea for Uncle Sirius... It's not the same if I don't..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and laughs a bit:: Ahh, gardens are my favorite...i haven't had one to take care of for almost two years...kind of depressing really..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at Gerrard:: You'll love ours... of course, only the indoor one is in bloom this time of year, but you'll still love it...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles at Charisse and nods slowly:: Well it doesn't have to be at any particular time...i quite like tea at any point during the day...::Grins a bit nodding at the two:: Besides you two what do you think keeps me sane while i'm doing my homework?
Charisse Banning: ::Raises an eyebrow at Gerrard:: Not doing it?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blushes furiously and grins at Charisse:: Okay when i actually do my homework, i tend to drink tea..
Charisse Banning: Oh, I see... so, tea is really a ... yearly treat for you? ::Grins up at Gerrard::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Flops down on the ground again and laughs a bit, eyeing Charisse:: Once or twice a year yes...i find rarity in simple pleasures like that to enhance what it does for your senses...::Trails off trying to remember his point and then returns his gaze to Charisse:: Hey wait a minute... ::Points at her:: I've done all my homework this year..so far...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Charisse, before looking at the snow angel:: You have to entitle them to those things. Hes probably very happy with his one cup a year.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and pats Gerrard's head lightly and says in her best motherly voice to Zarek:: Our wittle baby's all grown up... I'm soooo proud!
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins at Zarek, snickering a bit:: Yeah well, most of the time when the three of us are off doing something i just stay up, doing my homework : ::Stares up at Charisse hand as she pets his head and then laughs softly:: Ooh i see...Well in that case it's been about two hours since i've been fed..my back itches and my feet are sore...does this mean you'll take care of your wittle baby?: ::Smiles innocently at Charisse and Zarek, puffing out his bottom lip a little::
Zarek Yeran: ::Falls over in the snow, laughing a bit, before grinning up at Charisse:: This ones all you.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and points a finger at Zarek:: Bad father! ::Points at himself:: This is why i grew up to be such an evil little boy...!
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes Gerrard for a minute then takes out her wand, conjuring a plate of cookies and tea with one hand as she scratches Gerrard's back with the other and then scoots down to sit by his feet, slipping his shoes off and massaging his feet, grinning up at him:: Better, honey?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks a bit and sits, a plate of cookies in one hand a glass of tea in the other and then ponders, staring at her in wonder:: Uh...well...::Jerks his foot a bit, being slightly ticklish, still staring at her::
Zarek Yeran: ::shakes his head, muttering something that sounds distinctly like:: Stupid Lucky Seekers ::before grinning up at Gerrard:: See, aren't you glad I let her handle that one?
Charisse Banning: Hmm... ::Shifts her hands to massage his feet in a wholly unticklish way:: better?
Gerrard Rayne: I uh...well i'm actually a bit speechless..::Chuckles softly and winces, closing one eye for a second and stretches his foot:: God i've had a knot there for a week...::Stares at Charisse for a moment:: Perfect...is there anything you can't do?
Charisse Banning: ::Considers for a minute, chuckling softly before nodding:: Yes... a few things...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and laughs a bit:: I do believe that's a horrible lie...
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head and eyes him:: No... I am physically incapable of liking Snape.
Zarek Yeran: ::nods in agreement with Gerrard, chuckling at Charisse:: I haven’t noticed anything that you cant do yet. Until i see some proof, i'm going to have to agree with Gerrard ::shakes his head at Charisse:: That doesn't count, anyone who isn't a Slytherin has that problem.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and nods at the two of them:: Zarek's right...until there's some solid proof i can't help thinking thats a lie...
Charisse Banning: ::Works out the knots in Gerrard's feet:: Well, you guys are sweet, but it's true... ::Turns her gaze to Zarek with a small smile:: How about you? Anything I can do?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Stretches both of his feet and leans back with a soft groan:: My feet are very appreciative of you right now Charisse...i definetly owe you for this..
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shrugging a bit:: My shoulders have been somewhat sore for awhile. I wouldn't want to inconvenience you though..::grins over at Gerrard before promptly stealing a cookie::
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shrugs, smiling at Gerrard:: My pleasure....
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles a bit, taking a few sips of his tea and shakes his head:: It's entirely mine..i assure you..but thank you..
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs and crawls over behind Zarek, nudging him a bit so that she can sit on the blanket behind him, promptly begins to massage his shoulders, leaning over her shoulder to ask:: Are you thirsty at all?
Zarek Yeran: ::Looks up at Gerrard for a second, before looking up at Charisse and shaking his head, smiling:: I'm fine right now. Thanks anyway though. ::looks back at Gerrard:: Do we have anymore Quidditch Games before the break? If so, I hope I can catch the snitch a bit more gracefully this time. My shoulders and Knee will never forgive me if I hurt them again..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Wiggles his toes and smiles at Charisse, waving a finger at her:: Thank you, very much...i owe ya.. ::Chuckles softly and places a hand on his ribs at the painful memory of their first Quidditch game and nods slowly:: One i think against Ravenclaw, but i haven't looked at the schedual for games in a while..i know the feeling though...the lecture i got from Madame Promfrey was almost terrifying..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shakes her head at Gerrard:: Not at all... think of it as a thank you for my birthday... ::Her fingers seem to have knot radar as they find and work out each of the knots in Zarek's back in turn::
Zarek Yeran: ::closes his eyes for a moment, obviously enjoying the massage, before chuckling a bit:: I got the same one, just mine was a bit louder. Something about irresponsible Seekers falling off their brooms. I dont remember much of it..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly, shaking her head slightly:: It's Hufflepuff... ::Shrugs a bit:: Cedric's been trying to get me to tell him what your team has planned...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, shaking his head a bit:: Gerrard and I wouldn’t really know anyway. We each have one job. Mine is to Catch the Snitch, his is to not let the Quaffle in. Well, two each if you count not getting killed or injured by Bludgers, trying to do our other jobs.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Slips his shoes back on and chuckles, entirely glad the pain in his feet is gone and shakes his head:: I know, i heard some of it...for a nurse that woman can be frightening..she threatened me about this next game ::Shudders a bit at the thought and then chuckles at Charisse:: Well, Cedric will find out in time...besides i don't even think we know what we have planned..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shakes her head a bit:: Madame Pomfrey only has your best interests in mind, I can't say I wouldn't have done much less if I hadn't felt so bad for you, and well, Cedric found out that I'm allowed to watch your practices, but I refuse to tell him anything.
Gerrard Rayne: Ahh ::Chuckles a bit:: Well thats much appreciated and...hmm...best interests? She said if i get hit like that again this game she'll pop my lung and finish the job..
Charisse Banning: He threatened to fire me as the team masseuse... ::Chuckles softly, eyeing Gerrard for a minute:: Only if I don't get there first...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and laughs a bit:: Well after what my feet found out today that'd be his biggest mistake ever.. ::Blinks a bit and stares at Charisse, holding to hand to where he'd been hit before:: I suddenly fear for my lungs...
Zarek Yeran: ::frowns, shaking his head, muttering to himself:: He didn't..Well, look at it on the bright side. You can be Mine and Gerrards personal masseuse' ::grins at Charisse a bit::
Charisse Banning: ::Runs her hands lightly down Zarek's back, feeling for more knots before scooting over to settle in between Zarek and Gerrard, chuckling softly:: I would be anyway, and he would never fire me... it's the only way he can get the team to not simply surrender to Slytherin...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles at Charisse and chuckles:: There's always that...and well i suppose i don't have to take the hit in my chest...::Pats his head:: I have my head..
Zarek Yeran: ::shudders in horror:: She told me if I dove of my broom again like that, She would personally break both of my legs and
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head:: I get the odd feeling Madame Promfrey doesn't like us much...
Zarek Yeran: ::chuckles, grinning at Gerrard:: Its not that, she just wants use to be Careful. I think so anyway..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and eyes Zarek:: Again, only if I don't get there first... ::Nudges each of them playfully:: She just doesn't like it when people put a game above their own well-being.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly:: We have the two most dangerous jobs on a Quidditch team and she wants safety...good news though..i'm only counting on one broken rib this game...last year against Hufflepuff it was a mild sprain and things seem to be slightly worse this year...
Charisse Banning: ::Raises an eyebrow at Gerrard and shakes her head a bit:: You know that she can declare you medically unfit to play and bench you for the rest of the year, right?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Gawks at the idea and frowns a bit:: Yeah...but she wouldn't unless someone suggested it to her...
Charisse Banning: Suggested? it's if she thinks you're getting hurt too much... why do you think Wood changed to Chaser?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sighs and grumbles a bit:: Well you have a point...but oddly enough Hufflepuff is a very determined team and their beaters can be brutal when they want to be.. Or need to be for that matter...
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit:: Don't worry about Hufflepuff... they're under strict orders to play fair and try not to injure either of you too badly..
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow and eyes Charisse for a moment:: Are they really?
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns a bit and looks at him, nodding slightly:: It was something to the effect of "Hurt them, and Chari won't help you..."
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, nudging her lightly with his elbow:: Thats very sweet of you...but it's part of the game..i mean it sucks..
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes him for a minute, gawking for a minute:: I didn't do it! It was all Cedric...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and eyes her for a few moments:: Hmm...
Charisse Banning: I mean, if you'd like to get yourselves killed, far be it for me to keep you from it... I love a good Quidditch game.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly, still pondering:: Surprising from Cedric...he is a great guy and all..just wouldnt expect that from him... ::Frowns slightly and shakes his head:: Well i don't particularly want to get killed ...or even injured for that matter...i mean you remember on the field that one night talking about how dangerous the keepers job is..i was happy believing i was safe...even though i knew it was a lie..::Chuckles:: But if i expect to get hurt in a game..it makes me less tense and less worried so i can focus..
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns and mutters quickly:: It's probably because I worried about you two the entire time you were hurt... ::Smiles and looks up at him:: I know, Gerrard, and honestly, as much as I hate to see anyone hurt, I would never mess with the game...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises his arms a bit and looks down at himself:: If i spent every pre-game worrying about what i was going to break i'd probably be in a full body-cast by now..
Charisse Banning: Anyway, any other aches or creaks I can help with?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles:: I know you wouldn't...it was stupid to assume that...i didn't mean anything by it..just for a second there i thought you might have...
Charisse Banning: ::smiles and looks up at him for a minute:: And let Gryffindor beat Hufflepuff... are you mad?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Ponders a bit and twists his head, shrugging slightly, smiling:: I really can't ask you..::Laughs a bit:: I didn't actually think you would before..i was kind of surprised..don't get me wrong..that was great.. ::Laughs softly and smiles at her:: Well according to the testimony of most of my friends yes...but thats also another good point..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shrugs a bit:: I like to do it... it's kind of relaxing... See, I find that keepers usually have the worst trouble right... ::Reaches behind him to touch a spot right under his left shoulder blade:: Here... And…
Gerrard Rayne: ::Moves forward just slightly as she touches that spot and raises an eyebrow, staring at her for a moment:: How did you...?
Charisse Banning: ::Moves her finger up to a spot right a the crook of his neck:: Here... ::Smiles and looks at him for a minute:: I wouldn’t say mad, exactly...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Leans his head to the side and chuckles a bit, nodding slightly, moving his own hand to rub the spot on his neck:: Heh...yeah...in past years i usually just ignored it and then soaked in a bath for an hour or two when it got to the point i couldn't stand it anymore.. ::Smiles a bit and eyes her for a moment:: Not mad, huh?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at him for a minute with a small shrug:: it's just the muscles you use in the game... from flying back and fourth and turning your head and lifting your arms... ::Shakes her head:: No... just a bit... goofy...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles at her in wonder for a few moments:: I never thought you paid so much attention to Quidditch before... Ahh..::Laughs softly and bows his head a bit:: I find it helps to be goofy..for me at least..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shrugs a bit:: I would play, but I couldn't replace Cedric as seeker... maybe next year, though. ::Studies him for a minute before nodding slowly:: I suppose so, though, someday I should very much like to get to know you... the real you...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Ponders a bit and smiles:: I don't know...i saw some of the moves you were pulling that night on the Quidditch field..you could give some of the best seekers here a good run for their money..
Charisse Banning: ::Shrugs slightly:: Even if I could, I wouldn't want to... there's nothing like watching Cedric up there...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and eyes her for a moment, studying her features quietly and smiles, geniunely:: Not something i hear too often...but sometime i think...i'll let it leak out slowly...makes it seem like theres more there ::Grins a bit::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles just slightly, looking up at him:: I suppose so, but somehow, I don't think you need to make it seem like more than there is, because I have a feeling it's already quite a bit.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly and smiles:: I know the feeling...two years ago i was watching a game between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw...and man did Cedric move after that snitch..once he saw it, it was all over.. ::Smiles a bit and blushes, staring down at the blanket:: Thank you...but we'll see...it's hard to resist being around you, let me tell ya...not sure why i do..out of habit i suppose.
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, looking up at the sky for a minute with a slightly dreamy expression:: During some of the late afternoon games that go into sunset... when all you can see is his silhouette against the painted sky... I swear, there's not an ounce of that boy that's not muscle... he's perfect... and then he'll start to dive and the light glistens off that golden skin and his beautiful blonde hair... almost makes me wish rumors were true... but then I look at you ::Smiles at Gerrard for a minute:: and Zarek, of course... and realize that it's so much better with you two... ::Smiles at him for a minute, shaking her head slightly:: Take your time, Gerrard... I'll always be here, and I'll take any little bit that I can.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles, staring at her and watching her for a moment as she talks, before grinning slightly:: Almost make me wish i was born a woman...but i can understand the feeling...watching those players...any of them really from up at my goal posts...it suddenly doesn't matter who or what they are...they almost look supernatural..::Laughs softly:: Pardon the pun...or magical... ::Smiles at her, blushing a bit and nods slowly:: I share the feeling i tell ya..no matter who or when or whatever it's nothing like spending time with you...or Zarek..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shrugs a bit, eyeing him for a minute:: I have a thing for Quidditch players... it's the same way with Zarek... ::Eyes him for a minute before lowering her gaze shyly:: And you... to see you there, looking so confident, framed in one of those goal hoops with your eyes glinting in the sun... to see that joy in your eyes... on your face... it's well, it's heart stopping....
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles at her for a moment, holding her gaze for a second, a nervous feeling washing over him and he chuckles, staring down at the blanket again:: Never looked at it that way...but you've always seen a lot of things other people haven't...even those who you talk about...thank you..
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up at him for a minute before smiling slightly:: It's true you know... ::Blushes slightly and chuckles nervously:: I could have fallen in love with you that first game I saw you play... ::Shakes her head slowly:: It seemed so natural for you to be there... like it was you. That you didn't have to pretend or joke or be funny or goofy... it was just the purest form of you...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Blinks slightly, listening to her for a moment, his eyes completly fixed on her, forcing himself to smile trying to weed through his nervousness:: I..well i... ::Smiles at her before bowing his head slowly:: Oddly enough..one of the reasons i'd taken up Quidditch is just that fact...i didn't need any of those things...just me... ::Shakes his head a bit:: It's impossible to joke with a bludger...but in those years when i hadn't seen you it was one of those places where i'd found that focus...and that freedom to be me...even though only i was paying attention at the time...i guess nowadays it's just turned into habit, one i hadn't realized until now i'd let get out of hand..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and shrugs a bit, looking up at him with a small smile:: It's the same with Cedric, and now Zarek... and it was with David... Quidditch is a game of heart... everyone knows you in that moment if they're looking... The thing is that people hardly ever look...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slightly and smiles at her:: It's too true really...and well most people don't care to pay attention like that..or most don't take the time..::Studies her quietly for a second:: Though now and then a very special one comes along that for whatever reason and does...
Charisse Banning: And it only shows when you're playing to play... the Slytherins don't have it, because they only want to win... Wood's starting to lose it... Potter never had it... ::Smiles at him for a minute, a little color rising in her cheeks and she shrugs slightly:: I just like to watch people Zarek falters with it... ::Looks up at him for a minute:: He's mostly doing it to impress you...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, nodding slowly, leaning back on his arms:: I am slowly coming to discover that... ::Raises an eyebrow and eyes her for a moment:: To impress me?
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods:: it's my favorite past time... ::Nods slowly, eyeing him for a minute:: You don't see it? No, I didn't expect you would... He learned to play Quidditch because you were on the team... You see, he's not quite as popular with people as you are... not quite as funny... not quite as sociable... He wants to be like you, and yet, he's always half a step behind.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and frowns:: Well i'd always figured that he wanted to play Quidditch because he thought it was fun..to be honest i'd mostly looked up to him...i mean you remember how i was during first year...you two were really the only two who ever showed any interest in even talking to me...::Sighs:: And as for the people i'm popular with...it's because of two things..i play Quidditch which i'm decently good at and i had or well have a horrible habit of making a jerk out of myself for laughs...the only two people i'd really consider friends are you and Zarek..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at him for a minute and shakes her head a bit:: He did play Quidditch because he thinks it's fun, but he's seeker to live up to you... people here are always too afraid to talk to the people they think are cool on the first day, and the reasons you're popular with anyone are that you plau Quidditch, which you're very good at, you have an amazing sense of humor that can make anyone laugh, yes, even Snape, you are one of the nicest people I have ever met, and whether you want to believe it or not, on a recent poll, you were voted "Hogwarts Most Gorgeous Boy of the Year" at a tie with Cedric and just ahead of Zarek...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles at her, blushing just a bit:: Your far too nice to me Charisse, but thank you...personally theres only two people who's opinions actually matter to me.. ::Laughs softly and raises an eyebrow:: Who voted on that poll?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles at him for a minute, shaking her head a bit:: That's what people put as their explanation of why you should win... ::Looks up at him with a small smile, considering:: All but about five of the 2nd through 7th years in the school...They have to write a 5 inch long parchment on why they think the person should win, and it's bewitched with an anti-cheating charm.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Ponders for a moment and shakes his head, laughing softly:: Someday i'm going to have to find out who runs these polls...they seem pretty regular...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shrugs a bit:: We're still waiting for the results of the girl's one... I think guys just don't like to write... ::Shrugs a bit and looks up at him for a minute:: But really, do you want my honest opinion?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly and shrugs a bit, looking up at her:: Well and good i suppose...i guess i really only care what you think..and Zarek too ::Nods a bit and smiles:: I find honesty to be a good thing...and yes..i would..
Charisse Banning: ::Considers for a minute and looks up at him:: I need you to do something for me first...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, nodding slowly, looking at her:: Of course...
Charisse Banning: Can you imagine yourself perfect in every way to your own standards? I know it's hard... we're all our own worst critic...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and ponders for a moment, nodding slightly::It's difficult..but i think i can manage...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods slowly, looking up at him for a minute:: Describe him to me.. You can use examples, if you have to.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow and chuckles a bit, leaning forward, sitting cross legged now and rests his elbows on his knees:: Well i uh...I suppose to begin with i wouldn't be so nervous about who i am...stronger... ::Nods slowly, studying her quietly for a moment:: More like you i guess...brave..intelligent...funny..beautiful.. ::One of his hands floats up over his left shoulder, fingering the top of his scar and frowns:: I definetly would have done some things differently...like stood up for myself...::Lets his hand drop into his lap and stares down at the blanket:: Maybe found the nerve to leave those last few teeth under my pillow..::Chuckles softly:: I don't know really...i guess just better then i am...love to learn how to dance some day.. ::Smiles a bit:: Or play an instrument...::Looks up at her for a moment, sniffing a bit:: You know it was funny...my mom always told me i should learn to knit...::Laughs quietly:: I always used to run outside in my socks and she told me she was going to make me fix my own some day..i never got around to learning..i think that might be fun.. ::Shrugs a bit and looks at her:: I guess just better then i am when it comes down to it...
Charisse Banning: ::Studies him for a long moment, shaking her head slightly and eyes him for a minute, a few tears in her eyes and whispers:: Gerrard... you are... when you're on the Quidditch field, you are confident, strong... brave to no end... You have always been intelligent... hilarious... everyone agrees that you are beyond beautiful... You can learn to dance and play an instrument... and to knit... you can do anything that you want to do, Gerrard. Maybe not change the past, but you can do anything with your future... ::Studies him for a long moment before asking softly:: What about the teeth?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and looks at her, blushing noticibly now and reaches out a hand, lightly brushing away her tears and shakes his head:: On the Quidditch field...i just...i want to do it out here...: ::Smiles a bit and stares at her, laughing softly:: Uh...remember when i told you i stayed with that man for a while?
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head, eyeing him for a minute:: On the Quidditch field you are you... you're not pretending... I've seen it Gerrard... ::Nods slowly, looking up at him quietly:: Yes...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Picks lightly at the small puffs of lint on the blanket and rolls them between his fingers, smiling a bit:: Well while i was there i was losing my teeth..naturally and he wasn't the nicest of people so i stuck them in an envelope and i'd planned to take them home and stick them under my pillow just like any other kid...but after what happened i'd forgotten all about it...i'd always kept the envelope in my trunk in one of the pockets...i'm not sure why...just guess i didn't want to let them go.. ::Chuckles softly and looks up at her:: It's silly i know, odd little habits i guess...made me feel better somehow...
Charisse Banning: ::Studies him quietly for a long moment, her features softening as she stares at him with a purely adoring look and smiles gently, speaking softly:: The tooth fairy has a habit of being nice around Grimmauld Place... especially to those who've waited a long time... You get to keep your teeth and everything...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles, eyeing her for a moment:: That a fact?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods looking at him:: I had all of mine saved up when I got there... see, she never seemed to come to my parents' house. I think they scared her away... so I kept them under my pillow every night since I lost my first one, and I kept adding them until I had a nice little pile, then my first night with Uncle Sirius, I had so many Sickles and toys and candy piled under my pillow, that my head had slipped completely off of it.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles, staring at her in wonder for a few moments, smiling as he listens before nodding slowly:: Sounds like she was waiting for you when you got there...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods, leaning out to pat his knee lightly:: As I'm sure she'll be waiting for you.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles up at her and nods slowly, pondering for just a moment:: I don't know what to say really Charisse...which is a first for me...but Thank you...i owe you for so much...
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head and looks up at him with a smile:: I just want to see you realize just how amazing you really are.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and studies her quietly, nodding slowly:: I am...slowly...but you know you have to see the same thing about yourself...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit:: I think I'm still trying to deflate my ego after David made it so big...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, reaching out to poke her lightly in the stomach:: Well don't too much...you might be surprised how much of that you deserve...You've seen quite a bit more in me then i have...but i can't help but thinking you don't believe some of the things about yourself that you should...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and playfully bats at his hand, shrugging a bit:: I think I may survive...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Grins a bit and pulls back his hand, laughing a bit:: You might, but after everything you've done..it's the least you deserve...to be told the truth...though i can't promise it wont be a little biased...i do a bit of watching on my own...though i may not be the best...and there are many amazing things about you..
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes him for a minute, shaking her head a bit:: Really now?
Gerrard Rayne: ::Runs his fingers through the snow, smiling a bit, tossing some of the powder at her, nodding slightly:: Really, really..
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly, shaking her head at him:: I would like to retract my previous statement, and state that you are indeed mad.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles, shaking the melted snow off his hands, looking at her:: Now, now c'mon...as true as that may be it doesn't mean that i don't notice things about other people...
Charisse Banning: Well, I suppose I would have to know what exactly you've noticed before vowing that you're delusional.
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and nods slowly, chuckling softly:: Well i would appreciate being given a chance before being condemned...if you don't mind..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles slightly and shakes her head slowly:: I suppose it's only fair...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and smiles:: I think it would be...but in all honesty...you really are an incredible person...in the little time we've spent out here and simply talking during this year after barely a hi to eachother for two years... you seem to understand and know things about me that i have never seen...i've understood now that my entire life isn't about being funny and witty or being the best...but that theres other things...many other important things which i've neglected for so long...you've given me the chance to find out about my family...you've single handedly in one afternoon helped me understand and deal with the darkest moment in my life...when for years all i did was hide from it...Not mention my Ancient Runes homework...for among many other things i'm eternally grateful for...on top of everything and things which i've missed or don't have the words to express you've been a wonderful friend...at every turn and at every moment..and you've always been honest with me...about everything...and thats something i can never tell you how thankful i am..properly..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles just slightly, her eyes seemingly glued to the blanket and she finally lifts her head, speaking softly:: Gerrard, everything that happened this afternoon was as much you as it was me... I just watch people, and help them to drag out the things that they're already willing to or even have halfway out... ::Shakes her head slowly:: No, if you're going to thank anyone, it should be yourself...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and smiles at her:: The point is that i couldn't have done it myself..wether i halfway admitted it or just totally ignored it...you were the key...you helped with that little extra nudge which is just as much if not more important then anything that i did... ::Frowns slightly:: I can't thank myself for hiding from who i was for so long...but i can thank you for helping me face it..even just a little...and maybe even feel comfortable talking about it..
Charisse Banning: I couldn't have done anything if you weren't willing... ::Smiles slightly up at him:: I'm kind of like the instructions on a test, I can't help at all if you don't already know what to do...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly, studying her quietly:: And yet where would any of us be...where would i be without my instructions..or that helping hand? Still a frightened first year hoping to meet that one person who was kind enough to say, "Hi.".. ::Shakes his head:: It doesn't matter how you look at it...your just as important and just as incredible no matter what..
Charisse Banning: ::Eyes him for a minute before chuckling softly and shaking her head:: Ah, but you would always have Zarek... And thank you, Gerrard, it really does mean a lot to hear that...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs softly and smiles:: That i would, and Zarek is a great friend...and i hope that he always will be..but not the same as you..as comfortable as i feel around him, it's different with both of you.. ::Smiles and shrugs a bit:: It's the truth...as best as i can tell it...
Charisse Banning: ::Frowns a bit and looks up at him, speaking softly:: I don't want things to be different with the two of you... I want it to be how it used to be...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and smiles at her:: Things between me and him are just how they've always been as far as i know..i just mean telling things to eachother...::Shrugs a bit:: Some things we just don't talk about..
Charisse Banning: ::Shakes her head a bit, looking up at him:: I mean, I want my relationship with him the same as my relationship with you... just like it used to be... and don't tell me it's not that simple, because it has to be...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Raises an eyebrow, studying her eyes quietly:: It has to be? I guess i can't say that i want it to be the same...i'm sure you know how i felt about you three years ago and i can't say i've changed..but i'm trying...to be how we always were..the three of us...inseperable and friends for life...mischief makers in every sense of the phrase...
Charisse Banning: ::Looks up at him for a minute, her bottom lip trembling a bit and she speaks softly:; Oh, Gerrard... ::Shakes her head a bit:: You have your pick of every girl here... you can do better than me... please, Gerrard, don't let me pull you down with me... I can handle it if it doesn't get any more complicated that it used to be...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Sighs nervously and stares at her, shaking his head:: Five years i've been trying to figure it out Charisse..and i don't know..i do know i could have any girl here..but i don't, i've tried to get to know them..it's just feels wrong...and i've tried to set aside how i feel and just focus on having fun.. ::Frowns slightly, staring into her eyes:: Charisse, there isn't anyone better then you...and thats the truth...for five years i've come to that conclusion...over and over again and these past times have been rough for you...so i'm trying my best to just be friends...and make sure that you do what makes you happy..and i'll keep doing that for as long as you'll allow me.. ::Eyes her for a moment and frowns again:: But what do you mean drag me down with you...?
Charisse Banning: ::Stares up at him with large liquid eyes and at the moment they look so empty, devoid of all hope and she speaks softly:: I have often imagined how simple life would be in your arms... how perfect every passing moment would be... and yet I always come to the conclusion that I've put you through enough torment as it is... that I could never put myself in a position where I could hurt you... and then to my utter horror, I realize that I do, every day...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Shakes his head and frowns, studying her eyes quietly and he sighs:: Charisse...you don't...i won't lie and say those two years we didn't talk were easy or enjoyable but no one was to blame..i never said anything i never voiced how I felt
Charisse Banning: You don't need the weight of my problems any more than anyone else does... you have enough of your own... it would do you good to run far away from me and never look back...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Gawks at her for a moment and shakes his head:: You think i could bring myself to do that...?
Charisse Banning: ::Sighs and shakes her head slowly, whispering:: No more than I could bring myself to run from you... but you should...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and looks at her, shrugging:: When have i ever done anything that i should? Besides...no one needs the weight of others problems...but since it is my choice i choose to bear those that i can... ::Sighs softly and shakes his head:: As much as i'd like to think that anything about this is simple it isn't..but i'm not going to run from it...whatever pain i might have felt or whatever you think you put me through is nothing that i can't handle...or bear for the sake of friendship..
Charisse Banning: ::Stares at him for a long moment, her eyes wide and she looks almost as though she's physically restraining herself from leaping into his arms and staying there forever and yet she speaks slowly, cautiously:: Then friendship is what we should have... if you'll be alright with it... for a while at least...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles slightly and nods, holding out a hand to her:: I would love to be your friend..for now and for as long as possible...if you don't mind that is...
Charisse Banning: ::Very slowly places her hand in his with a small smile, and nods slowly:: I would like that...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and studies her quietly for a moment, slowly closing his hand over hers and giving it a gentle squeeze, nodding slightly:: And so would i..::Gives her hand a light tug and nods towards the castle:: C'mon...it's getting late and we should head in anyways...
Charisse Banning: ::Gently squeezes his hand in return and smiles slightly, then as he says that they should head in, she seems to grip his hand a little more tightly, almost as though afraid to leave him and yet she nods slowly:: You're probably right...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles a bit and sits for just a moment, rubbing the back of her hand with his thumb:: I'll walk you to your tower, sound good?
Charisse Banning: ::Nods slowly, smiling just slightly before relaxing a little:: Yes...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and stands slowly, stretching his legs a bit and hops lightly on the blanket, looking at her:: Ready?
Charisse Banning: ::Stares up at him for a minute, almost ready to say no before she stands slowly, simply nodding at him with a slight smile::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods a bit and steps off the blanket and leans down, gathering it up under one arm, shaking the snow off the bottom of it, smiling at her and whispers softly:: Friends?
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles in return and nods slowly after a minute, whispering in return:: Forever... ::And yet she wishes with every fiber of her being that they could be more::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and nods slightly, reaching up with his spare hand and caresses her cheek gently, through his fingertips are covered in snow and he whispers with a grin:: I'm glad..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles for a minute before shrinking away from his hand, snow clinging to her cheek and leans up, pressing her cheek against his, whispering in his ear:: So am I...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Snickers a bit and winces at the cold snow and leans forward kissing her cheek gently and hops a few feet ahead, towards the castle, nodding his head towards it:: C'mon...i'll race ya...
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and nods a bit:: Alright... Go! ::Lets his hand slip from hers and hops onto his back in classic piggyback style::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Laughs and wobbles for a second, being caught a little bit offguard and hooks his hands under her knees and takes off at a run, bounding through the snow and up the stairs into the castle and towards Hufflepuff tower::
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and wraps her arms around his shoulders, leaning close so that her cheek touches his ear and giggles softly::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Skids to a stop at the top of the stairs and stops, looking utterly confused for a second and turns his head, staring at her out of the corner of his eye and speaks thoughtfully:: So...who wins?
Charisse Banning: ::Chuckles softly and shakes her head a bit:: I think you... you're here before me... ::Smiles and slips off of his back, walking around to face him:: Thank you, Gerrard...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles a bit and smiles, studying her quietly:: I think we'll settle for a tie...i want a rematch later though...::Grins slightly and smiles, staring at her:: My pleasure Charisse...and thank you..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and nods slightly:: I think I can do that,,, ::Looks up at him for a minute:: The pleasure was all mine...
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and watches her for a moment before nodding slightly and speaks softly:: Sweet dreams Charisse..
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles and looks up at him, whispering:: And you, Gerrard... ::In a classic movie moment, the door to the Hufflepuff common room swings open, pushing her into him as those leaving hurry away, oblivious to the fact that anyone's there::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Puts out his arms to catch, half hug her and chuckles softly, glancing for a split second at those leaving and then to her, blushing::
Charisse Banning: ::Puts her arms out to catch herself as well, only to end up hugging him somewhat tightly and tilts her head to look up at him with a shy smile only to fine her face mere inches from his and blushes, unwilling or unable to move for a minute::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Smiles and stares at her for a moment, in part shock and surprise and otherwise a very warm contented feeling washing over him, unaware for the moment of whats happened and just stares at her before yanking himself into reality and whispers:: Hi...
Charisse Banning: ::Smiles as she sees his smile and seems to relax for a minute, almost positive that she's in a dream as she finds herself in the one place she's wanted to be for years and then manages to whisper softly, her voice almost dream-like:: Hi...
Gerrard Rayne: ::His eyes shift back and forth for a few moments studying hers but he simply smiles, realizing just how long he'd been wondering what this would feel like and it being nothing like he'd imagined, but so much better, he starts to say something but simply opens his mouth for a moment and then closes it again::
Charisse Banning: ::Stands very still for a few long moments, simply studying him with a small smile, her breath turning into short shallow breaths as her heart begins to race, not really wanting to move::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Chuckles softly and smiles, still blushing even more then before and still attempts to say something and then simply shakes his head, his mind so flooded with years of emotions and hidden feelings he can't think straight:: I..
Charisse Banning: ::His word seems to jolt her back into reality and more color floods her cheeks as she looks around a little, whispering softly:: I-I... should go... ::And yet she makes no attempt to move::
Gerrard Rayne: ::Nods slowly, just listening for a moment his eyes wandering to the port hole behind her:: Yeah..and i..well i should get back to uh...you know...::Trails off after a moment, not moving his arms and simply standing, seeming to have stepped a little closer to her since the beginning of this, his gaze slowly coming back to her::
Charisse Banning: ::Nods just slowly, swallowing a bit and gazing up at him, whispering:: Yes... we both... well... it is... and there's... ::Blinks a bit, trying to clear her cluttered mind and whispers:: Good night, then... ::Seems to have only pressed closer, her face mere centimeters from his::
